List Of Most Notorious Criminals In Colombian History

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1
Pablo Escobar
(Colombian Drug Lord)

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Birthdate: December 1, 1949

Sun Sign: Sagittarius

Birthplace: Rionegro

Died: December 2, 1993

A notorious Colombian drug lord, Pablo Escobar was the founder and leader of the infamous Medellín Cartel. His drug cartel monopolized the cocaine trade into the United States and he became one of the wealthiest criminals ever in history. Dubbed "The King of Cocaine", he left behind a controversial legacy upon his death at the age of 44.

2
Griselda Blanco
(Drug Lord)

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Birthdate: February 15, 1943

Sun Sign: Aquarius

Birthplace: Cartagena, Colombia

Died: September 3, 2012

Griselda Blanco, also known as La Madrina and the Black Widow, was the first billionaire female drug lord. As part of the Medellin Cartel, she smuggled cocaine from Colombia into Miami, New York, and Southern California. She spent 15 years in jail and was shot dead by an unidentified motorcyclist.

3
Carlos Lehder
(Drug Lord)

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Birthdate: September 7, 1949

Sun Sign: Virgo

Birthplace: Armenia, Colombia

German-Colombian drug kingpin Carlos Lehder, co-founder of the Medellín Cartel, which smuggled cocaine into the U.S., formed the Muerte a Secuestradores, to fight against the kidnappings of his cartel members. He escaped from the kidnappers but spent a 33-year sentence in the U.S., following which he was released.